Intern, Public Equities

Opportunity

This Intern, Public Equities position at AIMCo is open to candidates willing to relocate to Alberta. AIMCo’s Public Equities team manages core asset class exposure across Canadian and global equity markets. They combine internally managed strategies (Systematic, Alpha, Fundamental across 45+ countries) with externally-managed investments, ensuring competitive and cost-effective products for clients within defined risk tolerance. This is a 3-month full-time internship concluding on June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of reports and tools to help portfolio managers increase the efficiency and transparency of our products.
• Assisting the Portfolio Management team to successfully complete a business transformation project, which includes trade entry, position monitoring, reporting, and system reconciliation.
• Collaborating with team members to develop a practical understanding of the day-to-day operations of a global investment firm.

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Holder or in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of investment management.
• Understanding of equity derivatives, such as swaps and futures, is an asset.
• Pursuit of, or the intent to pursue, the CFA designation is an asset.
• Experience with programming, especially in SQL, is an asset.
• Collaborative team player with good communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a desire to advance analytical skillsets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.

Success Measures

Your success in this Intern, Public Equities role will be determined by your ability to actively seek learning opportunities and engage in multiple projects, tasks, and investments. You will gain an increased understanding of investment concepts and market knowledge, developing a new appreciation for finance and investment management. An intern who exceeds expectations will contribute significantly to team initiatives.

Next Steps

Interested candidates should submit their resume or CV for consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and AIMCo will be in touch with any questions. Final candidates will undergo a security screening, including credit bureau and criminal record investigations, with acceptable results required by AIMCo. Please be aware of potential third-party scams; all legitimate opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs.

AIMCo values diversity, drawing on different backgrounds and perspectives to deliver results. They offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.

Key skills/competency

• Investment Management
• Public Equities
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Reporting
• Equity Derivatives
• SQL Programming
• Business Transformation
• Global Investment Markets
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration